Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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